Use Item Within Gui
You will be able to use items within the Gui
About this Mod
In a multiplayer environment, there is no need to install it on the Server side
- Ctrl+RMB on a slot allows you to use the item from within the Gui (you can also operate levers or open chests)
- +Shift to use as if you were sneaking
- +Alt to place used items in your hand (for backpack items and the like)
- Ctrl+RMB on non-slot areas performs the standard RMB action while the Gui is open (this means using the item in your main hand. Even if you have nothing equipped, you can interact with blocks)
You can configure several settings in config/useitemwithingui-client.toml
Show operation hints on the Gui
showHint = true
Press Ctrl+RMB outside the Gui to use the item in your hand
pressOutsideToUse = true
Available Versions
How to Install Use Item Within Gui on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Use Item Within Gui". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Use Item Within Gui server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Use Item Within Gui compatible with forge and neoforge?
Use Item Within Gui officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Use Item Within Gui – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Use Item Within Gui consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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